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The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, St. George Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lightner Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagler College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Retreat

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine

The Mermaid’s Tale - newly renovated in Dec 2020! Circa 1900 cottage in the heart of historic St Augustine Lincolnville District! Walking distance to everything Historic St Augustine has to offer! Charming home is loaded with comfort & convenience! Find us on Facebook at themermaidstaleSTA.

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About the area

St. Augustine

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Downtown Historic District, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. World Golf Village is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Anastasia State Park and Vilano Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Francis Field or Treaty Park Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lightner Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flagler College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ponce de León Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Brava - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Kookaburra - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dog Rose Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Athena Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Hen Cafe - ‬2 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect find for what we needed. Close to everything downtown,. Clean, quiet, and welcoming. Everything we needed!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mermaids Tale house was cozy and clean. Conveniently located walking distance to downtown in a quiet neighborhood. Excellent communication from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Thank you Kristin for a great review! We're so happy you were pleased with the house and your stay. Hope to host you again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaid's Tail was the perfect spot for our mini vacation in St. Augustine. The home was beautiful and very well-appointed. The location was an easy walk to downtown restaurants, shops, and more. The deck was a great place to relax after a long day of sightseeing or time at the beach. The host was very responsive, and check-in was a breeze. We will definitely book another stay at Mermaid's Tail!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Thank you Trina, your raving review means so much to us! We hope you'll return to stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable house. Very well equipped. Friendly, responsive hosts. Quiet neighborhood. Located walking distance to historic area. Very good restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Thank you Stephen, glad you had a wonderful time! Please come stay with us again on your next visit to St. Augustine.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This a great location and a super house! The hosts have thought about everything, and you can see the love they have put into the house. Lincolnville is a great neighborhood to explore, and the historical downtown is not far. Lots of great restaurants, museums, and historical sites. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Gretchen thank you for a great review!! It truly means a lot. We hope to see you again soon next spring!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you John for choosing The Mermaid's Tale for your anniversary! We're so happy you had a good time and enjoyed the Songwriter's Festival activities. Thanks also for taking really good care of our place! Hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with everything needed to rest and relax . Walking distance to restaurants and sites downtown historic district .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2026
Thank you Rachael, appreciate your kind review! Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and we were absolutely just as pleased as we were at our first visit! We are already planning to return!These hosts are amazing and every detail is seen to in such a beautiful way! 10/10 for sure!Highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Thanks Vicki, so happy you returned to see us! Hope you'll come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katina f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great and accommodating. The place was cute and really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Thank you for a great review Katina! We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my first rental through VRBO and it was amazing. The host was prompt and clear with communicating and the location was perfect. Everything was clean and the house theme was such a fun touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Thank you Brynn for the kind review, we're glad you enjoyed your stay and the Mermaid!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host pre-arrival, we even got to check in a little early for our 4-night stay. Super clean and well "stocked"; unlike some VRBO properties I've stayed in. There were plenty of back-up paper products, good cookware with left-behind spices, coffee/filters, a bucket of wood for the chiminea and even a soft-side cooler with beach chairs/towels. We spent a lot of time on the deck - coffee/cocktails!We packed the cooler for day-trips up and down A1A, exploring. Dinner at Columbia and Casa Maya were fantastic, St. Augustine Fish Camp was disappointing aside from the great atmosphere and bread pudding. I'd 100% recommend this property to other travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2026
Al was an amazing guest!! Everything was well taken care of. Would definitely rent to Al again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

faye D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulious place , great neighborhood within walking to downtown and trolly. Very comfortable..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing. Quiet...comfortable...well stocked..highly recommend. Communication was on point...truly one of the best ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review and for choosing our house for your St Augustine stay. We hope you’ll think of us for a return trip to our little city!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Sheila G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed two nights in this cozy cottage. Sheri the host thought of everything as far as amenities. Comfortable bed, nice bathroom, great outdoor seating area. Walking distance to St George street. Quiet neighborhood and safe. Highly recommend staying here. Sherri is a very attentive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We hope you will return again for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Super awsome place to kick back and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We hope you'll return to stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with host. Clean. Well taken care of property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Relaxing and fun get away.

We walked in to a very clean updated and fun place to stay felt very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Hi Christy, thank you for the kind review! We hope you’ll choose The Mermaid’s Tale for your next stay in St Augustine!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Perfect!!

Everything about our stay was wonderful. I definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2025
Thank you Sharon, we’re so happy you had a great stay. Hope to see you again on your next visit to St Augustine!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space. Loved be close to the historic part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you Heather! We’re glad you found the location to be convenient to the historic sites. We hope you’ll return to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and well appointed. Attention to every detail. I would highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2025
June thank you for being a wonderful guest! We hope you return to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little cottage! Very clean with cute little touches throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2025
We’re happy you loved the house and enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Wonderful stay!

The Mermaid’s Tale was the perfect place to stay in St. Augustine! Such a short walk to everything and the home was so charming. I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as shown in pics. Clean and comfortable. Well decorated. Felt like home. Host responded quickly to text messages. Would stay again at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2025
Thank you Karen, happy you and your family enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described, located in an up and coming historic neighborhood. Nicely appointed inside, immaculately decorated. It was a joy to stay in this Vrbo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thanks Jim, appreciate the kind review! We work very hard to keep the place like new and super clean! Hope to host you again soon!
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