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Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage

Outdoor fenced in yard, with propane grill

Newly added fire pit to back fenced yard. Marshmallows please!

Beach across the street from the cottage

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

St. Augustine, FL

Vilano Beach
‪3 min walk‬
St. George Street
‪7 min drive‬
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
‪9 min drive‬
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage

New Ownership - Charming 3/2 cottage located in the historic Surfside Community of Vilano. Once this home belonged to the Capo Family who brought visitors from downtown St Augustine across the Intercoastal on a ferry to the beach in the 1920’s. Today, you can enjoy the vintage vibe, with modern conveniences. Only 2 min walk to Surfside Beach! Under new ownership, formerly a short term rental for years. See Airbnb for current reviews since purchase last year. I am a Superhost with the other guys ;). One small dog will be permitted with a $100 non refundable pet fee.

Property manager

Joey Klockare

Premier Host

Languages

English, Swedish

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

We will consider infants, house not baby proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

100 dollars fee, one small dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by World Golf Village, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach. 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 Castle Otttis. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Vilano Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
St. George Street - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Flagler College - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beaches On Vilano - ‬18 min walk
‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬6 min drive
‪Pesca - ‬13 min walk
‪Drakes Bistro - ‬5 min drive
‪Surfside Kitchen - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach and Tolomato River. Vilano Point Beach and Vilano Beach Pavilion are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

27 Jul, 2025

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

Had a great time in a cool house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciera H.

25 Jun, 2025

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

Family trip

We had a blast, the house was so nice and close to the beach. We loved learning the history of the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherri k.

17 Jul, 2025

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

Great beach vacation. Accross the street from the beach. Beds were very comfortable. Living room couch was comfortable. Outside was shaded with a large umbrella and gas grill.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

15 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect Beach House

Great house, great location, stocked with everything you need

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

17 May, 2025

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

Vilano Beach Cottage

Great house with an excellent location, close enough to get to St Augustine quickly and far enough away to avoid any crowds. We walked across the street to the beach every day and we ate at many great restaurants, shopped in the Historic District, saw the Lightner Museum and more. We would recommend anyone who is looking for a place in the area to stay at the Vilano Beach Cottage.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela s.

23 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect family spot

Awesome communication! The home was great and had everything we needed. Will definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

15 May, 2025

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

Great Florida beach house

Very impressed. Cleanest VRBOwe have stayed in. Property description was totally accurate. House had everything you need. Right across the street from the beach and close to everything. We look forward to next stayLookyostaying staying again

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari m.

5 Apr, 2025

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

Capo cottage

Cute cottage with a Beach vibe. Great gathering space and convenient to everything. Lovely outdoor space and nice privacy. Our host was great !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

21 Apr, 2025

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

Great house.

Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home. It was beautiful and charming. We had a great time and took care of it as promised. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Great beach house!

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again! Beach access can’t get much closer! The house was clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john b.

25 Sept, 2024

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

Fishing trip with my brothers

Excellent host and property for what we needed. The house is well laid out and accommodated us very well. We enjoyed the fenced in yard, outside dining area and grill.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

8 Aug, 2024

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

Amazing location

Two minute walk to gorgeous (uncrowded) beach, only 10 min drive from historic st. Augustine. Perfect location. Cottage was very clean, nicely decorated, and stocked with basic supplies. Host very responsive to questions and reccomendations.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

19 Aug, 2025

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

We’ve been using VRBO since 1998, including several rentals in the St. Augustine Beach area over the past five years. We’ve also booked directly through agencies, so we have a good sense of both the area and what to expect.We stayed at this house for two weeks and had a great experience. The price is excellent for what you get, and the listing is accurate. Communication with Joey was excellent—he quickly replaced the coffee maker, which was the only issue we had.The House:For an older home, it has been nicely updated, including a Bosch dishwasher. The front area is spacious, and the house was clean. The photos don’t show the updated backyard, which now has a paver stone patio that connects to a walkway crossing the entire yard to a firepit. The house is well-stocked with everything you need for the beach and park: about six chairs, an umbrella, boogie boards, a wagon, a pickleball set. The Location:The best feature is the location—right across the street from beach access. You do have to cross A1A, but it wasn’t a big deal for us or our two teens. The beach at Surfside Park is usually uncrowded, with plenty of space. A lifeguard is only present on weekends, so if you have little kids, you may want to check details with the county. The neighborhood is laid-back, and just a block away you’ll find a quiet park while Publix and the town center (with a coffee shop) are less than half a mile away, easily walkable either along the beach or via quiet back roads.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

17 May, 2022

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

Rustic Gem

Great place and a perfect location. Our host, Joey, was very attentive and helpful. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quintin R.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Great time.

We loved everything about the Capo cottage. It was right across the street from the beach but in a very quiet neighborhood. Our 3 year old loved having her own queen sized bed and private bathroom. It was the perfect distance from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami H.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Cute and Quiet

This place was great. It was so close to the beach and town. It had everything we needed for our family of six. The neighborhood was quiet. The beach was beautiful. The house was adorable. We will definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

26 Sept, 2022

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

Great beach location. Vilano Beach has a small seaside community vibe.

Seamless.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

8 Apr, 2024

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

Surfside

The cottage was adorable. Nicely decorated, clean, conveniently located. Walk to the beach was no problem as we had to cross the street. Big back yard, plenty of seating.

Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Wonderful family vacation!

We loved everything about our stay from the moment I booked- to the moment we arrived, Joey answered all of questions. The house was extremely thoughtfully stocked and planned for our family to have the most comfortable and fun time. We enjoyed the recommendations of restaurants and things to do. The location of the house was convenient to things we wanted to explore downtown but was just a few steps to the beach everyday too. I loved the little town of Vilano beach and we loved the restaurant Caps on the Water just down the road. I would love to stay here again. It was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeni K.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Adorable cottage, perfect location!

For our beach-loving, surfing, kayak-fishing, foodie family, you can’t get better than Vilano. And to enjoy Vilano, you can’t get better than this cottage! We enjoyed the easy beach access, walking/longboarding to the pier for sunsets, and the convenient location to St. Augustine. This is a great location for families with kids just under driving age as there is a lot to do within walking distance. The layout of the house itself is great for families and the cottage itself has that bit of “Old Florida” character that we love about Vilano.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

21 Mar, 2023

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

A Wonderful Month

This little cottage was all you would need. Joey and Christian were welcoming, helpful owners. There was nothing more that we could have wanted. We asked for help with the TV and some other small things and they were there that very day. Kudos to them!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Perfectly situated cottage

This 99 year old cottage doesn’t realize how old it is. Having undergone a complete renovation, it is lacking nothing. The two full size beds are very comfy. The twins might be better suited to younger guests. Both baths are en suite but worked well for our family. There are plenty of towels and more beach towels, toys and chairs than I have ever seen in a rental. Literally a minute to the sandy beach.Easy access to town and more history than you can take in. Prompt communication with the hosts makes for a worry free stay. Forgot the yard…. it’s perfect for outdoor conversation and dining. Choose this cottage and enjoy1

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda-Lee G.

11 May, 2023

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

Perfect Beach Stay!

Our almost 2 week stay at this property is summed up in one work - perfection! We love the Vilano Beach area and was so happy to discover this property. Our intent was to enjoy the sun, sand & surf after getting through a long, cold winter, and we couldn’t have been more satisfied. The property is literally a stone’s throw away from the beach, and we took advantage of its’ location morning, afternoon & evening! The quiet beach is fabulous with sand to sink your toes into & shells to collect, and perfect to walk our fur baby, not to mention spending lots of time crashing into waves! Joey was fabulous to communicate with, always prompt in answering any questions we had - but to be honest, the property was so awesome, we didn’t need to reach out at all! It was clean, spacious, had all the amenities we needed & the enclosed porch area was a perfect spot to read a book - it truly was our home away from home :). I also want to mention that the property is located in a nice, quiet, safe neighbourhood with its’ own park - we felt very comfortable walking the area. It is also located less than a 5 minute drive from Publix which was very convenient. We cannot wait to return next year - thank you Joey for everything.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

7 Aug, 2025

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

Very nice house. Close to beach. Enjoyable yard. Comfortable beds, couch. Well stocked kitchen supplies. Beach chairs a beach towels provided. Highly recommend. Great host

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Wonderful cottage!

The house is wonderful! It has everything you need and more. It is close to the beach and lots of beach stuff is available for use. The backyard is a great place to sit and relax after a day at the beach or walking St Augustine. The host was very responsive and great to work with.

Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Joey Klockare

A lover of exploring, travel, nature and things that make you feel alive! A mother of two, a wife to a Swede and a proud pet parent to a 9 lb Shiranian. I love new experiences and new people. I am a Drama teacher, travel professional, and lover of Florida. I grew up in Kansas City, but have lived in many places, New England, San Diego, Newport Beach, Surfer's Paradise, Australia and even Avignon ,France. I love football (hint my team has a certain #15 as the QB) BBQs and a nice bottle of red wine. We are so excited to offer our guests a relaxing beach experience and get to know why we have fallen in love with this little slice of heaven in Northeast Florida.

Why they chose this property

Character, history, location... this house is not the newest kid on the block, in fact it might be the oldest but that is why we love it. It has so much original charm, from the beadboard on the walls, to the original hardwood floors. This house is oozing charm, history and character. It's location it absolutely perfect for long days at the beach, evenings exploring St. Augustine or day on the boat. It is a 3 bedroom 2 bath but feels very roomy with large open living and dining rooms. We also allow a small dog (with a pet fee) if you are traveling with your furbaby. A fenced in yard will allow privacy to bbq after a long day in the sun.

What makes this property unique

Located across the street from Surfside park, showers and bathrooms are located at this park which is right on the beach. Great location and close to all St. Augustine attractions. Walking distance to a beautiful neighborhood parks with basketball courts, tennis court, pickleball court, playground and dog park.